Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things Forest Hills and Rego Park have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.
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| Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Tax Information | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
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| Selling your home - | |
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Homebuyer Tax Credit has been extended and expanded! - Between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, homebuyers that have a signed binding contract to purchase a home by April 30, 2010 may be eligible for the tax credit. The transaction must close by June 30, 2010.
For First-Time Homebuyers, a tax credit up to $8,000 ($4000 for married filing separate), homebuyers may receive a credit of 10 percent of the purchase price up to the $8,000 tax credit amount. If you have never owned a home before or have not owned a principle residence in the last thre
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| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Forest Hills Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Other Localities | |
| Phoenix Az Real Estate - Eileen Roberson, Accredited Buyers Representative. Specializes in working with buyers in the Phoenix Az real estate market (all cities). | |
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Consumer Tip Videos: - A comprehensive video library containing a series of valuable home buying and selling tips produced by the MLS of Long Island, Inc. The videos cover a wide range of subjects that include: house hunting tips, remodeling with an eye toward resale, how to get your home ready before the sale, what you need to know about the home inspection process, financing your home, and more.
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Video Descriptions - Helpfull information for the buyer or seller during the home buying or selling process.
(To watch Videos - Please click above)
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| Retirement Planning | |
| Retirement Planning - A FREE FINANCIAL PLANNER Do you know how much money you will need to retire? If you are already retired, have you saved enough? You don't need to hire a pricey financial planner to get the answers. Instead, you can find free tools and calculators to help. Or get advice to make the most of your golden years such as the best places to live, as well as mistakes to avoid. | |
